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Recent Examples of outwardly
The control group’s psychopathy levels weren’t measured using the PCL-R, so the existence of subclinical traits, that is, traits that aren’t outwardly detectable, can't be ruled out.
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New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Let’s rebrand servant leadership as compassionate leadership, where compassion is directed both outwardly toward others and inwardly toward ourselves.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Republicans have outwardly enjoyed getting the richest person in the world, and his wallet, on their side.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 June 2025
Numbers-wise, a global gross of $378 million against a film that cost $280 million to make and market outwardly gives the appearance Thunderbolts* will be a profitable title.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Let’s rebrand servant leadership as compassionate leadership, where compassion is directed both outwardly toward others and inwardly toward ourselves.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Republicans have outwardly enjoyed getting the richest person in the world, and his wallet, on their side.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 June 2025
Numbers-wise, a global gross of $378 million against a film that cost $280 million to make and market outwardly gives the appearance Thunderbolts* will be a profitable title.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwardly
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Standing Group’s work comes at a time when mass atrocities, including the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, are becoming a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of our world.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The guard checked around and snuck the ring from the box into his pocket, but apparently didn’t count on security cameras catching the whole thing.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Now plans are afoot for the U.S. to launch drone barrages of its own, with the Pentagon unveiling a new attack drone apparently in response to a presidential request.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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By that point, Trafford had evidently lost confidence and the fanbase had also begun to turn on him, with his distribution from the back — often short but slow — generating frustration from the stands.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, the locker room issues this past season were evidently clear.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Unlike Putin's crude asset seizures, Trump's extortion operates through ostensibly voluntary settlements and pro bono commitments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Harper & Brothers wasn’t unusual in having a moral or religious orientation despite being an ostensibly secular business.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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In the United Kingdom, someone who uttered supposedly right-wing speech might spend more time in prison than a person convicted of horrific crimes, even if the government has acknowledged the evidence supporting their statements.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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There was, however, supposedly a snag: The roof was covered in gravel – an uncomfortable and potentially hazardous surface for women wearing pumps.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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“Outwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwardly. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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